COIN

Unique ID: NLM-230551

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1477
Date to: Circa AD 1481

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st November 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM12000

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward IV, Second reign (N 1634 - 1640)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing in a tressure of arches, with a letter C on breast.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD[...]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter, inscription and mint in two concentric circles and possibly a letter C in centre.
Reverse inscription: POSUI DEUM ADIUTOREM MEUM CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Initial mark: Rose
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine